Before & After: A Vintage Dresser is Transformed by an Image Transfer

We've seen plenty of knock out paint upgrades on the site, but Diane's dresser makeover adds an extra special element. Paint, glaze, wax and one stunning transfer lead to one heck of a statement piece.

I wanted to give this piece a makeover because lacked something. I knew as beautiful as it was, I could make it stunning. I knew exactly which image to use. Sometimes you struggle with pieces and end up having to rework them a little, to get to the end result you had in your mind's eye. This piece came together by itself.

The project took about a week, from beginning to end. The image transfer portion takes the most time. Once I had finished the transfer 'Circe' by Waterhouse (my favorite artist) I then decided on color.

I wanted to add a dark, moody look to the piece. I used Pure & Original Classico in Black, and then added layers and layers of glazes (ranging from black, to grey to white, to a hint of yellow), to bring depth to the piece. And then I waxed it.